THE MINISTRY
LETTER 2006 ISSUE 4
To all
handmaidens and bondservants of the Lord Jesus Christ:
...."Now
concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware"....
1 Corinthians 12:1
...."one
who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and
consolation"....
1 Corinthians 14:3
Those who are
truly seeking the fulness of their destiny, in Christ, have entered onto the
"narrow path" in this hour that Jesus spoke of in Matthew 7. What
many do not realize is that Satan is very limited as far as his schemes against
the children of God are concerned. Consequently, even though there may be a
little different "window dressing" on his attempts to discourage and
dishearten those who are truly seeking first the Kingdom (those seeking to be
righteously motivated in all things) the root of his attacks are similar in
nature. The Scripture says that even though we are enduring trials and
tribulations we can be assured that many brothers and sisters are going through
the very same thing throughout the Body of Christ (paraphrase). The Father
knows the end from the beginning in each one of our lives - in fact He knows
ALL things - and therefore He is easily able to release His wisdom in the form
of timely words of prophecy and anointed preaching\teaching that apply
perfectly - in any given moment - to all those who are faithful and obedient to
His highest purposes. ONLY the Father knows exactly what it takes for us to
accomplish all that He created us to accomplish in Christ and, therefore, He is
the only one that can minister to our heart perfectly in any given moment -
through a timely word. As one enters into the flow of the Holy Spirit - both
individually and corporately - He has a way of quickening a word (written Word,
word of prophecy-exhortation, anointed preaching\teaching) to an individual
and, then, as that one spends time in the "inner chamber" (the
presence of God) He reveals its significance - where they are concerned
personally (according to their particular situation and circumstances).
Sometimes a word may not be "quickened" to one initially but maybe
down the road a bit - so it is good to reflect from time to time on the true
words of prophecy - and every other form of the anointed Word that God has
given for our perfect provision. It truly is a critical time, and the Father is
now moving His faithful and obedient ones into the fulness of destiny - so it
is very important for all those who truly love God to draw near to Him - in
order that they might become extremely sensitive to His still, small voice. Let
us be found partaking of all of the "gifts" that we have been blessed
with - for it is certain that to finish the race set before us - perfectly - we
shall need to be diligent partakers of ALL that the Father has blessed us with,
in Christ.
Related Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; 1 Corinthians 14:1-40;
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THESE WILL BE EXCELLENT DAYS FOR ALL THOSE WHO
DILIGENTLY PURSUE FAITHFULNESS AND OBEDIENCE
The
Father is calling the remnant Church to an absolute faith and trust! These will
be most excellent days for all those who diligently pursue faithfulness and
obedience in all things. There is great movement in the spiritual realm which
is about to manifest in the physical realm, and even though one may not be not
certain at present exactly where they will "fit in" it is certain
that when the fulness of time comes everything will become evident (by the
power and light of the Holy Spirit) to all who are truly seeking first the
Kingdom - and everyone who is truly seeking the fulness of the Father's will
for their life and ministry will be found abiding in their perfect positioning.
IN THIS SEASON SATAN IS RUNNING SCARED
In
this season Satan is running scared and thus, he is attacking (with very great
intensity) the remnant Church in the very area that each individual is called
to. If finances - then he is intensely attempting to attack people in that
area. If healing ministry - then those individuals are being attacked in their
health etc. etc. The good news is that all of his efforts are futile, and the
simple fact of the matter is that we are just being led into a deeper trust
(and absolute faith) in the Father and His Word - in all things. I just want to
encourage every child of God to hold fast every vision and dream that the
Father has blessed you with over the years. It is by far the most critical time
in the history of the Church, and while it may seem that much of what the Holy
Spirit has placed in your heart has not yet come to pass, much of the delay has
to do with God's perfect timing in this hour.
...."for
the vision is yet for the appointed time (the appointed time is now!); it
hastens towards the goal, and it WILL NOT fail. Though it tarries, wait for it
(patiently and in obedience); for it will certainly come, it will not
delay"....
...."for
the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the
waters cover the sea"....
Habakkuk 2:4, 14
God's
hand is resting mightily (or heavily if need be) on all those who are truly
seeking first the Kingdom, and it must be clearly understood that
"everything" that is going on in one's life is for their perfect
refining and fine-tuning to walk as the spotless and unblemished Church - both
individually and corporately. When one is believing for the Father's best (as
all those who truly love Him are) sometimes it takes a little more patience -
in order that not only the fulness of blessing comes forth perfectly, but also
that others are ready to receive the blessings through them. It will most
certainly be worth the wait (weight-pressure). In this season - and for the
remainder of our time here in the earth - every Christian needs to be found
partaking of the "great grace" that is available to us, in order to
see the fulness of the Father's plan for our lives and ministries through
perfectly - both individually and corporately.
BEWARE A "SPIRIT OF SLANDER"
I
just want to encourage all those who have been faithful and obedient to the
call of the Lord upon their life and ministry to NEVER bow your knee to the
slanderous attacks of the Enemy. If you continue on in faith and love (love
your enemies and continually bless [with your mouth]) all those who have been
used as vessels of persecution against you - you shall SURELY see the
vindication of the Father. I can tell you that when God moves to vindicate you
in this season there will be absolutely no doubt as to the fact that He is with
you - and all will clearly see that it is His hand that has been upon you, and
everyone that was used by Satan and His forces against you will be shown for
what they really are - self-seeking fools in the sight of a holy God!
THE SUPERABUNDANCE OF THE "PROMISED LAND"
The
difference between the Promised Land (fulness of our inheritance in Christ) and
the wilderness will be like night and day. Compared to days past (just getting
by) we will have a superabundance of everything needed to carry out the
Father's plan perfectly.
Let us hear the words of the Father:
"I SHALL TAKE CARE OF THE REST"
...."Every
believer, regardless of where they have been, must put My Word first and by
doing this they will allow Me to separate them from the sin in their lives and
prepare them for every task I have for them in the remaining time they have on
the earth. They must never lose heart, but rather they must abide in My Word,
"knowing" that I shall take care of the rest"....
"THEY SHALL ALWAYS ARRIVE AT THE RIGHT
CONCLUSION"
...."When
one ponders any question they have in their heart pertaining to
"life" and ministry, before Me, they shall always arrive at the right
conclusion in accordance with My perfect will - by the power of My Spirit -
devoid of any fleshly imperfection"....
...."Truth,
in His fulness, must be revealed to the masses in this last hour"....
...."Anything
less than walking in My perfect will by My Spirit is a
"misrepresentation" of the Lord Jesus Christ!"....
...."The
Holy Spirit is as "destructive" of evil as He is
"creative" of good!"....
...."If My
children are not in a position to hear "clearly" the voice of
the Holy Spirit, they are in a position to hear "clearly" the voice
of the Evil One"....
"SPEAKING MY WORD IN EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE...WILL
CAUSE THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES TO CONFORM TO MY PERFECT WILL"
...."Speaking
My Word in every circumstance, in the name of Jesus will cause those
circumstances to conform to My perfect will. Speaking words which proceed from
the flesh in the name of "self" will cause every circumstance to
remain in, or conform to the ways of the world and keep those who hear and
speak them, in bondage to the law of sin and death"....
"THE PURE DESIRES OF ONE'S HEART WILL ALWAYS
OVERRIDE THE DESIRES OF THE FLESH (SELF-DESIRE) WHEN I AM PUT FIRST IN ALL THAT
THEY SET OUT TO DO"
...."The
pure desires of one's heart will always override the desires of the
"flesh" (self-desire) when I am put first in "all" that
they set out to do - and when their heart has been filled with an abundance of
My Word. Even if one of my anointed ones "senses" that they are
beginning in the natural, I because of the pureness of their heart towards Me,
will be enabled to set them and keep them on My perfect path, whether it be
concerning the words they speak or their actions in the circumstances which
surround them at any given time"....
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MEDITATIONS ON THE TRUE CHRISTIAN LIFE:
+ When
Jesus is there all is good, and nothing seems difficult. When Jesus is not
there everything is hard. When Jesus does not speak within,
"consolation" is worthless, but if Jesus speaks one word, great
consolation is experienced. How witless and vain, if you desire
"anything" apart from Jesus! Is not this greater loss than if you
should lose the whole world? What can the world give you without Jesus? To be
without Jesus is grievous hell, and to be with Jesus sweet paradise. If Jesus
is with you no enemy will be able to harm you. The one who finds Jesus finds
good treasure, nay, good beyond all good. And the one who loses Jesus, loses
exceeding much, and more than the whole world. They are most poor who live
without Jesus, and most rich who are well with Him.
+ Jesus, the man
at the right hand of God, who loved me and died for me, now ever lives for me!
He was God's answer to the universal cry of humanity. He talked like God. He
acted like God. He lived like God, and on the Cross He died like God. He was
not a philosopher searching for the truth. He was the Truth. He was not a
mystic. He was not an "experimenter" searching for reality. He was
and is Reality! He was not a reformer. He was the Recreator. He was not a
visionary. He was the light of the world. He never reflected. He never reasoned.
He knew. He never sought the help of man. He was never in a hurry. He was never
afraid. He never showed weakness. He never hesitated. He was always ready. He
was sure. There was a sureness in all He did or said. He had no sense of sin or
need of forgiveness. He never sought or needed advice. He knew why He came. He
knew from where He came. He knew who He was. He knew the Father. He knew about
Heaven. He knew where He was going. He knew man. He knew Satan. He had no sense
of lack. He had no sense of limitations. From the arrest to the Cross He had no
sense of fear. He had no anger, no sense of disappointment, no sense of being
defeated or being forsaken. He had no sense of need of human sympathy. He did
not shrink from pain or brutal treatment. He was Master when they arrested Him.
He was the Master at the trial. He ruled the seen and the unseen while He was
on the Cross. He was Almighty, yet a man. He died as God. After the
resurrection He had no sense of revenge. He was love. He was a revelation of a
new kind of love. There were no dramatics. He died a Lamb. He arose as Lord. He
acted like God. He spoke like God. His resurrection had all the simplicity of
God. He was and is God!
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GOLDEN MANNA FROM THE MOUNT
PIECES OF REVELATION
Susan Cummings
cummings@bevcomm.net
http://groups.msn.com/CummingsFamilyAdventures
http://topica.com/lists/JustHisWords
The
last couple of weeks have been a time of trials and victories, but in the midst
of those situations there has been a stronger pushing and an acceleration.
The birthing
forth of God's People is coming at a time of greater trial and intense
acceleration. The scraping of the flesh as we pass through the canal of God's
purposes is removing all flesh, self life, and pride from us. The intense
pressures will only hasten the corporate birth and the breaking forth.
Those who have
birthed are now rapidly changing, strengthening, and preparing to fly. There is
no time for sitting around, as everything is transitioning and making way for
the new things God is bringing now through His People.
Some of the new
things that are about to happen or be brought forth can be seen through the
pieces of revelatory insights that have been coming to us for the last couple
of weeks. I hope these pieces can add to your parts and help you all through
the transition stage and into your full positions.
The Lord gave me
this word for a ministry that I am in fellowship with, and then the Lord said
it is also for the Body-wide group as well.
The Lord spoke to me and said about the Remnant in
2006:
Finely Tuned
Finely Knit
Finely Birthed
Finely Tuned:
We will be so
finely tuned to our Lord and to our brethren that there will be no manmade
distinction between the Vessel and the Lord. It is all the Habitation of the
Lord coming forth. The communication and relationships will be by the Spirit
and the carnal fleshly interactions will fall off, before the true ministry by
the Spirit. The maturing of the Body will cause us to be sober-minded,
singularly focused, and about our Fathers eternal business rather than our own.
Finely Knit:
This will cause
a knitting to take place corporately amongst the Remnant that will bring the
Unity of the Spirit into all levels of association and spiritual operation.
There will be no gaps or breeches in the body, for the Love of the Lord will
fill the whole Body and the Holiness of God will be the Standard by which we
all walk. The Covenant of the Lord will bind us together and when we are under
the Governmental Headship of the Lord, it causes us to walk in His Holiness and
Truth, which will then enable us to fulfill the Lord's Purposes in these last
days.
Finely birthed:
The Remnant has
been passing through the Sieve of the Lord and has been falling through the
narrowest of graces till the Lord has finely made us into that purest of Holy
Residue that will be His end time vessels. The Remnant within a Remnant is
coming forth as a Holy Residue. It will be transfigured and unrecognizable by
the systems and mind-sets of men. The carnal cannot comprehend the things of
the Spirit and the power of God will be given to those who were broken and
resurrected. The separation has been complete and the filling of the Vessels is
underway and many are now coming forth.
Amos 8 & 9
The
Vision of the person standing in the doorway threshold was posted on the
website. The process is accelerating and the birthing is coming forth in
stages, in degrees, and on many levels. The Remnant on some levels, is
struggling through the birthing process and many are not understanding the
pressures that are pushing them down the canal of Gods Purposes. But the
transition will be finished as God has decreed, and all will stand in their
places.
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A CALL TO RETURN BACK TO THE LORD
Musa Opiyo
musaopiyo@yahoo.com
http://www.musaopiyo.com
I sense there
are some of God's people who are on the run from God because you felt that you
have failed him and sinned too much for there to be any hope of redemption.
That is a lie from the pit of hell!
First of all, I
am not making an excuse for sin. The Word clearly states in Isaiah 59:2 that
sins separates us from God. But the Lord would remind you of 1 John 1:9 which
says that if we confess our sins, then he is faithful and just to forgive our
sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Isaiah 1:18 also says "
Come, let us reason together, says the Lord; though your sins be as scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow, though they be as red as crimson, they shall be
as wool".
I sense that the
enemy has released condemnation spirits upon the people of God because he knows
that if he can get you to feel condemned, a vicious cycle starts where guilt
and shame leads you away from his presence, which eventually makes you more
vulnerable to temptation and an eroding of your faith.
Make no mistake!
Jesus never condemns (Romans 8:1). Rather, through the Holy Spirit he convicts
us of sin (John 16:8-10) so that godly sorrow is produced that leads to
repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10). It is by God's love for us that we are led
back into his presence. He loves you before you ever set eyes on him. As you
draw near to him, he will draw near to you. Come boldly before him and pour out
your heart to him (Hebrews 4:16)
I hear the Lord saying:
"I
call you back into My presence to enrich you and to make you whole. When you
are least deserving, I pour out My love and grace in greater measure so as to
strengthen and rejuvenate your spirit. This is what true mercy is all about.
Many quote My Word "For the Lord is good, and his mercy endures forever
(Psalm 136:1)", yet how easily do you accept this truth when you have
failed Me to the worst degree in your own eyes? Is not all sin the same in My
eyes?
If you were to
utterly hate your brother, then you would be no different from a murderer,
because both have the same attitude of spirit, yet My mercy is abundant in both
cases if they ask for it.
I have allowed
you to see your own shortcomings so that you would not walk in your own
confidence but that you would walk in Mine. That you would realize the
importance of being connected to the Vine and that without Me you can do
nothing. My mercy does not respect the man made boundaries of what is sinful
and what is not. To you who ask, it shall be granted to you.
Do not allow
condemnation to create a wall between us. Instead come into My presence knowing
that as you humble yourself before Me I will lift you up and cause you to walk
in fellowship with Me. This is what true mercy is all about. In spite of your
unfulfilled vows, your failures and shortcomings, My mercy draws you back into
My presence.
Return, for I
have not called you to be a wanderer but to be secure in who you are in Me and
in the blood of Jesus that surrounds you. Break of the chains of sin and
condemnation that have held you in bondage. Dance in the face of the enemy for
as you do you usher in My presence which shall change and cause a shift in the
atmosphere around you.
Return, O child
of God. The Lord has missed you!
Scripture References: Psalm 25:6; Psalm 51:1; Lamentations 3:22,23; 1
Peter 1:3; Jude 21;
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EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED!
Marsha Burns
ft111@spiritofprophecy.com
http:\\ft111.com
"Expect
the unexpected. Things will take an unexpected turn that has the potential to
either bring great delight or shake you to the bone. Do not put too much stock
in the results of your efforts at this time whether seemingly positive or
negative. This is a transitional period of time that will position you for
things you are not yet able to see or understand. But, you can rest assured
that if you will just trust Me, says the Lord, I will bring you through this
time of highs and lows and plant your feet on solid ground. "
...."Every
valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill brought low; the crooked
places shall be made straight and the rough places smooth"....
Isaiah 40:4
*****
FOR THOSE WHO STILL NEED TO ESTABLISH DAILY TIME WITH THE LORD
Mary Ellen Gilliland
author@zoebooks.com
www.zoebooks.com
Note: The Lord has been warning that the opportunity to gain growth
that will benefit us for all eternity is available now, for a short time only.
He said previously, in late December:
"Now is the
time to make progress. The climate is right. The time is short. The
"window" is open. Grace is poured out for the run to the finish line,
for putting the capstone on the temple."
He is reminding us today in a word received this week:
"Go now, My
child, understanding the times and the hour. Let your heart be steadied and
sobered by the warning of the Lord. The time is very short and the opportunity
for progress exists now. Make that progress in Christ Jesus today. Cause
yourself to come into the presence of the Lord and sit at His feet to learn of
Him. Bring yourself into the presence of the Master to know and adopt His ways.
He is gentle and kind and He is anxious to teach you."
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INTIMACY WITH GOD:
THE KEY TO THE FULNESS OF TRANSITION INTO KINGDOM LIVING
PART FOUR
"THE DEVIL'S SCHEME FROM THE TIME OF ONE'S
BIRTH IS TO CAUSE THEM TO COME INTO A MISTRUST OF GOD"
As
one enters into the "inner chamber" there are various "spiritual
transactions" that take place. One of the manifestations is that the
scriptures that are being meditated on during this time in the presence of God
are being "emblazoned" (branded) on the heart. This supernatural
branding - by the power of the Holy Spirit - will empower those who have taken
the time to be with God to walk on the narrow path of perfect obedience - day
in and day out. Because it is the Father's deepest heart-desire for us to come
into the place wherein we trust Him absolutely in all things - again, that
place of an absolute and divine empowerment, then it is certain that the
Devil's scheme from the time of one's birth is to cause them to come into a
mistrust of God - a mistrust and fear that will keep one from entering into the
place of intimate fellowship with Him (God) in the "inner chamber".
It is only the "pure in heart" that will enter into the "inner
chamber" on a consistent basis - for in their purity of heart they will
continually be found relying heavily on the power of the Blood of Jesus (should
they "miss the mark") [1 John 1:9] and, thus, in maintaining a clear
(clean) conscience, they come boldly to the Throne of grace on a consistent
basis.
"THIS TIME OF INTIMATE FELLOWSHIP WITH THE
FATHER AND HIS WORD ALLOWS THE FLOW OF DIVINE LIGHT TO BE SHED ABROAD IN ONE'S
HEART"
...."Blessed
are the pure in heart for they shall see God"....
Matthew 5:8
Regardless of
what state one is in at the time, once they make the "quality
decision" to enter into the presence of God on a daily basis (and act on
it) their time in the "inner chamber" will bear much fruit in their
own personal lives. This time of intimate fellowship with the Father and His
Word "allows" the flow of divine light to be shed abroad in one's
heart, continually exposing and disposing of (consuming) any "ground"
of fear - and the unrighteous motivation that springs forth from it when it is
"maintained". One must realize that without this "constant
shining" of divine light within them there will always be some form of
ground remaining for the Devil to work from (and through). The truth of the
matter is that that "ground" (the ground of pride and fear) will
remain "hidden" (through deception, darkness) until that one forsakes
the holding on to ANY self-desire (self-agenda) or self-righteousness, and
enters into the presence of God with one view - and one view only - to seek and
carry out the fulness of His will at all cost to themselves!
"THE BOTTOM LINE IS THIS: IF ONE DOES NOT LOVE
GOD WITH THEIR WHOLE HEART THEN THEY ARE GOING TO MISS HIS PERFECT PURPOSE FOR
THEIR OWN LIVES AND FOR THEM CORPORATELY IN THE CHURCH"
How
absolute is our God and how absolute are His ways! For it is ONLY as one seeks
the FULNESS of His will that they will eventually fulfil PERFECTLY all that
they were created for - in Christ. On the other hand, if one maintains the
"leaven" of unrighteousness in their walk then it is certain that
they will not be able to comprehend the fulness of the Father's plan for the
establishment of the Church - and His Kingdom - or their proper part in it
until a deep and thorough repentance is forthcoming. They, in their darkness,
shall remain "ensconced" (fixed securely, fastened) in the
"world" - never entering into the Kingdom, and thus never coming to
know its reality. The bottom line is this: if one does not love God with their
whole heart THEN they are going to miss His perfect purpose for their own lives
- and for them corporately in the Church. Again, the scriptures state that we
have been bought with a great price - that we might NO LONGER live for
ourselves. Thus, our righteousness (righteous activity) is predicated upon our
obedience to the Father, in Christ. The ONLY way that one can walk (abide) in
perfect obedience is to "know" the heart and character of the Father
intimately - and the ONLY way for one to be found doing that (knowing Him to a
continually deeper degree) is for them to abide in the place of constant
communication with Him in the "inner chamber". This abiding in the
secret place of His holy presence is the place wherein revelation knowledge
flows forth freely in any given moment - the revelation knowledge that both
maintains and sustains one on the narrow path of perfect obedience.
Note: Teachings are available on both cassette and CD
(please see website under Audio Teachings)
*****
All my love in the Anointed One
and His Anointing
Glenn H. Jackson